Connectivity

Seafarers face inadequate internet access

A recent study on seafarers’ working and living conditions reveals significant deficiencies, especially in crucial areas like internet access, which is increasingly vital.

The report, titled “Social Impact Report” by Idwal, a British company specializing in ship inspections, evaluates ten key aspects of seafarers’ well-being, such as accommodation, connectivity, health, and recreation. It highlights substantial gaps between industry promises and the actual conditions experienced by crew members.

https://maritime-professionals.com/seafarers-face-inadequate-internet-access/

Inmarsat launches new NexusWave connectivity service

Inmarsat Maritime has launched NexusWave, a new service, underpinned by a “bonded” multi-dimensional network to delivers high-speed connectivity, unlimited data, global coverage, and a “secure by design” infrastructure.

Delivered by a single provider, NexusWave is a fully managed service that seamlessly integrates multiple high-speed networks in real time – Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, low-Earth orbit (LEO) services, and, as available, coastal LTE service – with an additional layer of L-band for...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/inmarsat-launches-new-nexuswave-connectivity-service/

Seaspan Corporation rolls out Starlink fleetwide

SpaceX’s Starlink LEO satellite connectivity continues to make inroads into the maritime satcom market. Vancouver, B.C, based containership leasing giant Seaspan Corporation reports that it has completed a groundbreaking initiative to equip its entire fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the company’s digital transformation journey.

As of March 31, 2024, Seaspan’s operating fleet consisted of 165 vessels, with an additional 23 vessels under...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/seaspan-corporation-rolls-out-starlink-fleetwide/

OSG rolls out Starlink fleetwide

Tampa, Fla., headquartered Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE:OSG) is joining the growing number of shipowners worldwide rolling out SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service fleetwide.

OSG says its decision marks a pioneering moment for Jones Act and U.S.-flag shipping and that, since the market introduction of Starlink’s Global Maritime service earlier this year, its IT department has worked to substantially complete installation of Starlink equipment on every vessel in the fleet of OSG...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/osg-rolls-out-starlink-fleetwide/

224 Ronald Spithout, Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND

Remote health care

How can digital health solutions contribute to good health and wellness at sea? In this episode, I discuss that with the Managing Director of OneHealth by VIKAND, Ronald Spithout.

Ronald held several positions in the maritime industry. Before retiring in November 2021, he was the President of Inmarsat Maritime, so connectivity is close to his heart. Combining Ronald’s passion for connectivity and the well-being of seafarers has led him to take on a new role as MD of Onehealth.
T...

https://shippingpodcast.com/224-ronald-spithout-managing-director-of-onehealth-by-vikand/

Mitsubishi Ore Transport adopts Inmarsat Fleet Xpress fleet wide

One of Japan’s largest bulk carrier operators, with a fleet of 17 ships, Mitsubishi Ore Transport (MOT), which this year became part of the NYK Group, is looking to harness the vast potential of an increasingly connected maritime ecosystem to realize its digitalization and decarbonization objectives. In line with these goals, and to accelerate the adoption of digital services on board its vessels, it has adopted Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress across its fleet.

Combining the high speeds of Inmarsat’s...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/mitsubishi-ore-transport-adopts-inmarsat-fleet-xpress-fleet-wide/

221 Digital Health Solutions

Smooth Sailing

How does the acceptance of digital health solutions in the maritime industry impact the employee well-being of seafarers? Two PhD students decided to look into that as they were writing their thesis.
Charlotta Herkommer and Sandra Siljevik Laine study Business Administration at the University of Jönköping, Sweden, in the  Digital Business Programme. Nevertheless, they decided to look into the maritime universe to see how digital health solutions could make a difference for...

https://shippingpodcast.com/221-digital-health-solutions/

OceanWaves: Why aren’t ports 100% digitally connected?

This fireside chat recap is from the FreightWaves OceanWaves Summit on Wednesday.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Can you hear me? U.S. ports’ dead spots 

DETAILS: Ports around the world often suffer from digital communication blackouts. These dead spots not only leave a nation open to trade terrorism, they also inhibit the real-time tracking of trade, lost containers and damaged containers. 

SPEAKERS: Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC senior editor of guests and a FreightWaves contributor; Jack Hedge, executive...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/oceanwaves-why-arent-ports-100-percent-digitally-connected

Can you hear me? US ports not 100% connected

The fight for a slice of the transportation bill pie is as fierce as a Florentine gladiator match. Lobbyists are doing their best to grab a nibble of this behemoth bill. The drama by some members of Congress wringing their hands and pounding their fists that something needs to get done is a classic scene of political theater. Yawn. 

The argument for an efficient transportation system is not new. But it’s more than roads and bridges. Ports need to take priority. These locations are the points of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/can-you-hear-me-us-ports-not-100-connected

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